Workshop
Stunt

The Stunt Workshop gives you intensive insight into stunt work, stage combat and acting. Ilian Simeonow develops choreographies with you, creates demo reel material and opens the world of professional stunt performance.

What This Workshop Offers

Depending on your goals, we work on everything from small to large choreographies — for stage productions, dance performances or film scenes — right up to complete stage pieces. Need material for your demo reel? That's guaranteed to make an impression.

Schools and classes can also book an unforgettable day — perfect for sports days or class events. Ilian comes to you, or you come to him.

Who Is This Workshop For?

Primarily aimed at actors, amateur performers, theatre initiatives, theatres, clubs, martial arts schools and students. Anyone with genuine enthusiasm and a serious interest in learning is welcome.

What Will You Learn?

Key elements of the course:

• Stunt & Fall Technique — safe falling, body control
• Film & Stage Combat — choreography, timing, illusion
• Acting & Pantomime — authentic performance of stunts
• Reaction & Stretching
• Gymnastics & Acrobatics — fundamentals
• Stick & Sword Fighting — fencing basics
• Body Stunt & Jumps
• Camera Work — correct positioning, selling falls convincingly

What to Bring

• Comfortable sportswear
• Indoor sports shoes
• Good mood

For schools or groups of 5+ people outside Dresden, a sports hall or comparable space is helpful. Everything else is provided.

Weekend Workshop: Action Riding

There is also the option of joining a dedicated Action Riding weekend workshop. This specialist workshop takes place only in March/April and October/November, and is aimed at experienced riders or stuntmen who want to develop their stunt riding skills.

The weekend takes place in Leuthen. Horses and limited accommodation are provided. Power, water and sanitary facilities are available; tents are also welcome.